by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2007 @ 4:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While SkyRiver Studios has previously released 2 sci-fi first-person action/RPG titles (A.I.M. & A.I.M. 2) based on the same universe, its latest 3D race simulator puts you in the driver's seat, F-Zero style.
by Katarani on Feb. 11, 2007 @ 1:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In My Frogger Toy Trials, the Tobi company has developed a way to transform a child’s drawing of an ideal pet into a real toy pet with a will of its own. The newly created pets are then entered into a competition of mini-games to crown the best pet ever. Deciding to take part in this exciting contest, Frogger and Kyle must rush to submit their idea before time runs out!
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2007 @ 7:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jewel Summoner has an exceptional story, an intuitive battle system, a sophisticated monster-breeding system, and most importantly, extraordinary graphics! Plus, you can enjoy the unique functions of the PSP by engaging in wireless battles or trading monsters with your friends!
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2007 @ 7:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legacy is an epic game of Starfleet combat covering the entire Star Trek Universe. Players become the Admiral of a task force of warships and must lead their fleet to victory in large-scale battles. Bethesda has released a v1.2 patch addressing various multiplayer problems, fixing mouse issues, camera problems and a few other tweaks.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2007 @ 7:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Odin Sphere, a PS2 exclusive Action RPG developed by Vanillaware featuring beautiful hand-drawn artwork put into motion to tell an epic tale of power, loss, and love.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2007 @ 6:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB 07 The Show looks to continue its reign as the most valuable player in the category by incorporating an all-new feature set and innovative gameplay enhancements.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2007 @ 6:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve has released an status update on the TF2 development and revealed "that things are really moving along in development. In fact, things have reached a point where people start getting pretty antsy around the office as we get closer and closer to the 6:00 p.m. playtest session. We will be sharing more information about TF2 over the next couple of months, and we'll make sure to point that out to people here."
Join the revolution! The Gestahlian Empire, armed with the secrets of Magitek, threatens to enslave the world, until a young woman named Terra frees herself from its control and joins a band of rebels. Armed with Terra's magical powers, the rebels struggle to uncover the secrets of the ancient War of the Magi and the source of the Empire's power.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Taking place after the original, .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce has players returning to the fictitious Massive Multiplayer Online setting called The World to continue Haseo's journey as he and his friends look to escape from what has become a digital trap.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TOCA Race Driver 3 Challenge is the PSP exclusive edition in the legendary racing series and hits the streets next Friday, February 16th. However, PSP players can take to the game’s circuits today in a trio of skill tests driving the Ultima GTR, Opel Vectra GTS V8 and the classic Mercedes Benz W196.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Myriad Interactive announced the signing with Free Fall Games of Archon, the title that made its first appearance in 1983 on the Atari 8-bit computer, but was then ported to classic consoles such as the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and even the NES. The game proved popular with its cunning mix of strategic gameplay and intense action sequences.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Power of Destruction is an amusing 'old style' FPS, like 'Operation Wolf', made with an advanced 3D technology and a well-groomed gameplay.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 6:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Columbia Pictures is in negotiations to acquire the rights to adapt the best-selling video game "Metal Gear Solid." The studio plans to turn the PlayStation game series from Konami into a character-driven futuristic spy thriller. The game centers on Solid Snake, a Special Forces operative called out of retirement for one last mission. With terrorists threatening a nuclear facility in Alaska, Snake must penetrate their defenses and neutralize the threat.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 3:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced it has signed ArmA, a first person tactical military shooter with large elements of realism and simulation, for North American distribution. This game features a blend of large-scale military conflict spread over large areas alongside the more closed quarters battle.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 2:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier this week
Rockstar announced Manhunt 2, sequel to its controversial, and brutal action game where you play James Earl Cash, a convicted killer on death row, set free and hunted down as a sport for the masses to enjoy. Rockstar was
taken to court in 2004 over a murder case in the UK, claiming the game influenced the killer, but eventually absolved by the court. Now the
victim's parents are outraged over the decision to make a sequel, calling it "an insult" to their son's memory, and others are "astonished" by the announcement.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tronji involves two co-existing ‘worlds’: the Tronji world and the real world, engaging and captivate pre-teens as they immerse themselves in the problem solving and detecting activities of the Tronji world, whilst watching real children solve the comical dilemmas presented in each episode.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 1:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring an exciting mix of intense mecha combat, hand to hand combat, and aerial board racing, Eureka Seven: Vol. 2 is the second installment of the flying aerial combat series and serves as a prequel to the popular animated show, currently airing.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Let the ultimate Sudoku expert, Carol Vorderman, show you how to play and conquer the number game phenomenon sweeping the world. With over 1 million puzzle boards to choose from, experience countless hours and hours of fun.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
- The Sims Stories (PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 12:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Go loco in the seedy underworld of Los Toros as Ramiro Cruz, avenging the assassination of his father by creating maximum carnage in the inner circles of the local kingpin Cesar Morales’ drug cartel.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB 2K7 returns for the latest season, offering improved player models and animations, as well as new gameplay features and of course updated rosters. MLB 2K7 Producer Ben Brinkman revealed demos for the PS3 and X360 versions are forthcoming, although whether these will be downloadable or covermounted was not specified.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Def Jam: Icon infuses hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 7:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Conspiracy Entertainment has signed a licensing/development agreement with Hyper-Devbox of Japan to develop its first Wii title Shoot Out, a futuristic 3-D mech shooting game that pits freedom fighters against alien robot machines in a fight for control of Earth.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 7:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Runaway: the Dream of the Turtle is an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style. This demo introduces the 4th chapter of the game, puzzles have been reworked, the solution of the main enigma is completely different, and new dialogs have been recorded especially for this demo.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on SimCity 3000, SimCity DS features stylus-based controls, mini games and three modes of play.